The Arizona Diamondbacks sent infielder Brandon Drury to the New York Yankees and received outfielder Steven Souza Jr. from the Tampa Bay Rays in a three-team trade Tuesday that included five players. The deal was announced one day after former Diamondbacks outfielder J.D. Martinez agreed to a $110 million, five-year contract with Boston, pending a physical. Drury gives the Yankees a new option at third base and second base, where New York was projected to start a pair of rookies.

The New York Yankees and Arizona Diamondbacks answered important lineup questions on Tuesday, completing a three-team, five-player trade with the Tampa Bay Rays that will net New York a needed infield option and Arizona a new outfielder. According to FanRag Sports’ Jon Heyman, the Yankees received Brandon Drury in the deal from Arizona, while the D-backs acquired veteran outfielder Steven Souza Jr. from Tampa Bay.

The Boston Red Sox have finally agreed a deal with J.D. Martinez, securing the heavy hitter they desperately needed. The 2013 World Series winner had made Martinez their No. 1 priority during the off season and late last year they began negotiations with the former Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder by reportedly offering a five-year deal worth $100m. However, talks to bring the 30-year-old to Fenway Park soon ground to a halt with both parties unable to resolve the impasse and even prompting speculation the slugger could extend his stay in Arizona. Less than two weeks ago, Ken Rosenthal reported on The Athletic that Martinez was “fed up” with Boston and “would rather sign with another club”. An

The Boston Red Sox didn't commit $110 million for J.D. Martinez to be a part-timer. New manager Alex Cora must navigate the complexities of lineup construction and defensive arrangements while watching for streaks and slumps and maintaining a harmonious and engaged clubhouse. The Red Sox were more than ready for the arrival of Martinez and his 45 home runs in 119 games last season, no matter the minor complications of making room for him.

All 30 Major League Baseball teams will recognize the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School by wearing the school's baseball hats at the opening spring training games Friday and Saturday. Baseball's tribute began when the Miami Marlins announced Tuesday that players, coaches and personnel would wear Stoneman Douglas hats for the Grapefruit League opener Friday at Jupiter, Fla. Later Tuesday, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred announced that all team personnel and umpires would wear the school's hats pregame Friday, with the option to continue wearing the hats during the games that day.

The New York Yankees have added another starting infield candidate, acquiring Brandon Drury in a three-way trade that also saw the Tampa Bay Rays send outfielder Steven Souza Jr. to the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Rays receive second baseman prospect Nick Solak and possibly another player, sources tell ESPN's Buster Olney. The Diamondbacks also receive Taylor Widener from the Yankees. Drury can play either second base or third base for a team that could start rookies at both spots this season. Drury hit .267 with 13 homers and 63 RBI in 135 games with Arizona last season. Souza hit .239 with 30 homers and 78 RBI in 148 games last year with Tampa Bay. He adds another bat for an Arizona club looking

The Boston Red Sox have finally agreed a deal with J.D. Martinez, securing the heavy hitter they desperately needed. The 2013 World Series winner had made Martinez their No. 1 priority during the off season and late last year they began negotiations with the former Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder by reportedly offering a five-year deal worth $100m. Less than two weeks ago, Ken Rosenthal reported on The Athletic that Martinez was “fed up” with Boston and “would rather sign with another club”.